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Even if Senate Republicans strike a deal with Senator Debbie Stabenow, any agreement would face hurdles in the House, where ultraconservatives’ long-standing opposition makes passage under suspension of the rules unlikely.

From Salon

"This is the type of football team I want us to be, no matter where we go, no matter who the opposition is, we have a big say in games."

From BBC

The wife of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye says he has been kidnapped and is now being held in a military jail.

From BBC

Despite these defeats, Mahama has remained in the political sphere - he is currently leader of the opposition.

From BBC

The outlines of a response by the scientific community — including organized opposition to Kennedy’s appointment — are only now developing.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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